Williamsburg II 2019 HOA Payment CouponMembership: $35.00. All residents of Williamsburg II are encouraged to join! Please return this form and a check made payable to Williamsburg II HOA and mail to Mark Hickman, 10588 W. Roxbury Avenue, Littleton, CO 80127. Your dues pay for the maintenance of the front entrance, electricity for the lights, Board of Directors insurance and social events that promote community involvement. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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History of Jefferson County Jefferson County is one of 64 counties in Colorado. The county seat is in Golden, CO. The coun-ty’s slogan is “Gateway to the Rockies” and is commonly called “Jeffco.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 774 square miles (2,000 km2), of which 764 square miles (1,980 km2) is land and 9.8 square miles (25 km2) (1.3%) is water. On August 25, 1855, the Kansas Territorial Legislature created Arapahoe County to govern the entire west-ern portion of the territory. The county was named for the Arapaho Nation of Native Americans that lived in the region. In June 22, 1850, gold was discovered along the South Platte River in Arapahoe County (in present-day Englewood). This discovery precipitated the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush. Many residents of the mining region felt disconnected from the remote territorial governments of Kansas and Nebraska, so they voted to form their own Territory of Jefferson on

I Got a Covenant Letter! If you got one, you know what we’re talking about. If you haven’t, you are

wondering what a Covenant letter is. We have a great neighborhood, one that is sought out by new home buyers. There’s a few reasons for that and one of the biggest is that we are a Covenant Controlled Community. When our neighborhood was developed the developer put together a set of covenants and guidelines in order to preserve the integrity of the neighborhood. The HOA board was created at that time to promote community and preserve the integrity of the neighbor-hood through the covenants. Our HOA board is voluntary as are our dues, but we are fortunate to have had an active board willing to take on the responsibilities of an HOA board for many years. Our community reflects that commitment.

What is a covenant letter and how did you happen to get one? The ‘why’ is obvious; there is a covenant violation that the board wants to remind you of.Here is the ‘how’: • The HOA board meets once a month on the 4th Tuesday of the month. • Covenant violations are just one of the items on the agenda. Sometimes

neighbors email us, sometimes they attend a meeting with concerns and sometimes a board member notices a violation.

• Letters are sent out with the consent of the entire board. • Letters are kept confidential. Your neighbors will not know you got one

unless you tell them. • The goal of covenant letter is to persuade you to correct the violation and

to help if we can. Sometimes there are special circumstances. Please let us know. We want help if we can.

Thank you to all the wonderful neighbors who have complied so quickly and responded favorably to these letters. It makes our task so much easier.

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2019 Board MembersPresident, Kathy MorelliVice President, Wendi MilinkovTreasurer, Mark Hickman, 303-933-2422Secretary, Laura BlakeyBoard Members, Melissa Becker, Brian Bennet

CommitteesHistorian Debra White Sign Boards Bob SneadArchitectural Coor. Jim Reindel 303-847-6049Block Leader Coor. OpenCOHOPE Rep. HOA BoardCommon Areas Kathy Morelli Covenant Controls HOA Board williamsburg2covenants@gmail.com Newsletter Coordinator Wendi Milinkov 720-454-5776Special Events Laura Blakey 415-793-6836Foothills Liaison Newsletter Distributor Sheila Rea 303-887-7023

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News ArticlesThe deadline for news articles is the 12th of the month before the next month’s issue. Please email news articles to the editor at wendimilinkov@yahoo.com. No endorsement of any product or service is implied or stated by its inclusion in the newsletter. All articles must be approved by the editor for publication, or as space permits.

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October 24, 1859. The following month, the Jefferson Territorial Legislature organized 12 counties for the new territory, including Jefferson County. Jefferson County was named for the namesake of the Jefferson Territory, Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s third president. Golden City served as the county seat of Jefferson County. Robert Williamson Steele, Governor of the Provisional Government of the Territory of Jefferson from 1859 to 1861, built his home in the county at Mount Vernon and later at Apex. The Jefferson Territory never received federal sanction, but during his last week in office, President James Buchanan signed an act which organized the Territory of Colorado on February 28, 1861.[5] That November 1, the new Colorado General Assembly organized the 17 original counties of Colorado, including a new Jefferson County. In 1908, the southern tip of Jefferson County was transferred to Park County, reducing Jefferson County to its present length of 54 miles (87 km). Several annex-ations by the City & County of Denver and the 2001 consolidation of the City & County of Broomfield removed the east and extreme northwestern portion of the county, respectively.

15 Apps Parents Should Be Aware Of On Their Kids’ Phones and Ipads There are some apps parents should be aware of, according to an article published by 9 News and based on law enforcement suggestions. These apps can be a danger to your young children or teens who may not have the sophistication to understand the potential dangers of strangers online. • MeetMe: A dating social media app that connects people based on location.

Users are encouraged to meet in person. • WhatsApp: A messaging app that allows texts, video calls, photo sharing and

voicemails with users worldwide. • Bumble: Similar to Tinder, but requires women to make the first contact. Law

enforcement says kids and teens can create fake accounts and falsify their age. • Live.Me: A live-streaming app that uses geolocation to share videos. The

sheriff’s office said users can earn “coins” to “pay” minors for photos. • Ask.FM: The sheriff’s office said this app lets users ask anonymous questions

and is known for cyberbullying. • Grindr: A dating app geared toward the LGBTQ community based on user

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Some Fun Denver Snow Facts We’ve already had our first snowfall of the year, but do you know these snow facts for Denver? The earliest snowfall of record was Sepember 3, 1961. The latest day of the first snowfall of the year was November 21. 1934. The average “first day” of snow typically happens around October 18th according to the National Weather Service. The latest day for snowfall in Denver was recorded June 12th, 1947. The biggest Denver snowstorm of record was December 1-5th, 1913 where 45.7 inches of snow fell! The second largest was March 17-19th, 2003 where 31.8 inches fell. Will we set any new records this year? It remains to be seen!

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Back in May, Apple and Google removed three dating apps from their stores after reports of the apps allowing children as young as 12 to access them. The Federal Trade Commission said apps Meet24, FastMeet and Meet4U appeared to violate the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and the FTC Act. The apps are operated by Wildec LLC, a Ukranian company, according to the FTC. They collect a user’s birthdate, email address, photos and real-time location data. The FTC claims the apps failed to block users under the age of 13 from using the apps or from being contacted by other users. Earlier this year, 10News reporter Jenny Dean spoke with Sgt. Pat Voit with the Tampa Police Cyber Crimes Unit about keeping teens safe online and social media. Police said parents and teens should know two things: 1. Once a picture or video leaves your phone and is sent to

someone else, it is out of your control. 2. Someone can use that picture or video against you. Voit also recommends parents and teens check out the web-site Netsmartz for some guidelines to follow.

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National Family Stories Month With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of us will be reconnecting with family members and listen as grandma and grandpa talk about “the good old days.” All the stories that get passed around this time of year give us a great opportunity to learn about our heritage.

• Snapchat: One of the most popular social media apps in the world, Snapchat lets users take and share photos and videos. The app also lets people see your location.

• Holla: This self-proclaimed “addicting” video chat app lets users meet people in seconds. Law enforcement said users have seen racial slurs and explicit content.

• Calculator+: Police say this is one of several apps that are used to hide photos, videos, files and browser histo-ry.

• Skout: A location-based dating app that is supposed to prohibit people under 17 from sharing private photos. However, police say kids can easily create an account with a different age.

• Badoo: A dating and social media app where users can chat and share photos and videos based on location. Police say the app is supposed to be for adults only, but they’ve seen teens create accounts.

• Kik: Police say kids can bypass traditional text messag-ing features using this app. Kik “gives users unlimited access to anyone, anywhere, anytime,” the sheriff’s office said.

• Whisper: An anonymous social network that lets users share secrets with strangers. Police say it also shows users’ location so people can meet up.

• Hot or Not: The app lets users rate profiles, check out people in their area and chat with strangers. Police say the goal of the app is to hook up.

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With cold weather creeping in, you might notice spiders making an entrance into your home. Even though most spiders are harmless to humans, a lot of people still recoil in fear when they see one. Most people don’t want the creepy little critters scurrying around their home. Of course, you can buy bugspray that will kill spiders and insects. But what can you do if you don’t want to use chemical pesticides? Here are ten natural ways to keep spiders out of your home. 1. Clean up the Clutter Step one to eliminate spiders from your home is not giv-

ing them anywhere to hide. Spiders love to find places they can crawl into and hide away in. Then, they come scuttling out when you are least expecting it. Keep your home clean and clutter free. Then, spiders won’t spin their webs and make your home their home.

2. Tidy Up the Yard You don’t want spiders camping out on the perimeter

of your home either. If you allow them to, it’s only a short walk through an open door or a crack in the wall, and they are in your home. Remove any clutter that is piled up against the wall of your home and cut back any vegetation. If you create a spider-free zone around your home, it will reduce the number of spiders that come inside.

3. Fill in Any Gaps The best way to keep spiders out of your home is to not

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male spiders will come indoors looking for a female. If you have any cracks in the external walls or gaps around pipes, that’s an open invitation for spiders to wander in. Go around your home and fill in cracks and plug any holes. Fit draught excluders to your doors as well, so that spiders can’t crawl in underneath the doors.

4. Buy an Ultrasonic Spider Repellent Device Ultrasonic pest repellents are non-toxic, safe, and they

work. They emit a very high-frequency ultrasound that will deter insects and other pests. You won’t be able to hear the sound, and it won’t affect pets either. The spiders and other bugs, though, will beat a hasty retreat to get away from the high-frequency noise.

5. Get a Cat A more natural way to rid your home of the eight-legged

pest is to get a cat. A cat may not be able to catch all the spiders in your home, but it will chase those that it sees. If a cat catches a spider, the arachnid’s end will not be a pleasant one, but it will dispose of the little beastie for you.

6. Peppermint Oil Spiders hate the smell of peppermint. Spiders smell and

taste things through organs on their legs. They will avoid walking over areas that smell of peppermint. To take advantage of spider’s dislike of mint, mix a few drops of peppermint oil with water. Spray that around the perim-eter of your home and around the door; this will create a no-go zone that spiders won’t want to cross.

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7. Citrus Fruits Spiders also dislike the smell of citrus fruits. If you rub

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8. Cedar Spiders aren’t too keen on the smell of cedar either. If you

spread some cedar mulch around the perimeter of your home, spiders won’t cross over it. You can also use cedar essential oil inside and outside your home to repel spiders.

9. White Vinegar Vinegar will help stop spiders creeping into your home.

This is because spiders dislike acetic acid as much as they dislike citric acid. Spray a mixture of equal parts of water and white vinegar around the areas where spiders might get in your home. Spray it into corners where they might spin a web as well. If you want to disguise the smell of the vinegar, mix in a few drops of lemon essential oil. That will make your spider repellent smell fresher. It will also boost the spider repelling power of the spray.

10. Chestnuts? A lot of people believe that chestnuts will keep spiders out

of the home. That’s why you will sometimes see a row of chestnuts along a window ledge. There is no scientific evidence to explain why this might work. Even so, there is more than enough anecdotal evidence to make it worth trying. After all, it wouldn’t be the first old wives’ tale that turned out to be true.

Spiders, continued from page 4 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Come to the Jefferson County Campus Jefferson County Facilities Management has installed two new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Administration and Courts Facility. Located on both sides of the upper level of the parking structure, the chargers provide a total of four charging ports available to the public and staff. As EVs continue to increase in popularity and gain market share in Colorado, these charging stations will provide a convenient location for drivers to charge their vehicles at an affordable rate while visiting the county campus. Jefferson County was awarded funding for this project through the Charge Ahead Colorado grant program available through the Colorado Energy Office. The first of their kind installed at a county facility, drivers can find and use the sta-tions using the ChargePoint website or mobile app. See this informational video (YouTube) for more details on how easy it is to charge an EV with ChargePoint. According to the Colorado Energy Office, by the year 2030 Colorado could have close to one million EVs on the road, equivalent to about 16% of all registered vehicles. This shift to electrified transportation is helping to reduce emissions of harmful air pollutants from gasoline vehicles, and the air quali-ty benefits of EVs will only increase as utilities continue to add more carbon-free electricity generation to their portfolios.

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Woodstove and Fireplace Safety Reminder from Jeffco Building Safety Fall is approaching and that means lighting up the fireplace. Please take a moment to sweep the chimney, clean the blower if you have one, and check the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors. Chimney fires are preventable, and these three things can help keep your family and neighbors safe this season. Jeffco’s Building Safety Division is entrusted with achieving compli-ance with applicable state laws and adopted building codes in regards to building design and construction within unincorporated Jefferson County.

Tips for Smart Shopping Whatever you’re buying—groceries, airline tickets, clothes, or big-ticket products—saving money is always a good idea. Here are some tips from the Good Housekeeping website for being frugal when you spend: • Watch for tricks. Stores sometimes play slow music to slow you down as you shop, enticing you to spend more time and more money. They also may highlight certain items with stickers and signs suggesting they’re on sale when they’re really not. You can find apps to check whether the price of a product is really a good deal. • Time your travel spending. The best time to book airline tickets is two to five months ahead of time. Some say Tuesday is the best day to book if you want to get the lowest price. It’s generally cheaper to fly on a weekday than on a weekend. • Save your online shopping basket. Leaving items in your shopping basket without purchasing them right away may lead to a discount code offer a few days later to tempt you back. This is especially useful for big-ticket items. • Try it on. Try on clothes in stores before you buy them. Changing rooms may be awkward or inconvenient, but you’ll avoid making a mistake and having to go back to return an item—or just keeping it because returns are too much trouble.